Domaine Rolet : Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the 2022 Poulsard Vieilles Vignes from Domaine Rolet

Tasting

Color
Bright, the color reveals an intense cherry red.

Nose
Combining power and precision, the nose blends fruity fragrances (small acidic fruits, redcurrant, raspberry) with toasted notes.

Palate
A soft attack precedes a full mouthfeel whose melted tannins are supported by delicious fruity aromas (strawberry, wild cherry).

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature between 10°C and 12°C. This wine being slightly sparkling when opened, it is recommended to open it in advance. Due to a light filtration, this cuvée may present a slight haze to the eye which does not alter its quality.

Storage

This Jura wine can wait in cellars until around 2027-2032.

Food and wine pairings

This cuvée ideally pairs with smoked charcuterie, a Morteau sausage in foil with shallots, a pike quenelle or even cocotte-style eggs.

The fruity expression and structure of an Arbois red wine

The property

Since 1942, the Domaine Rolet, located in Arbois in the heart of the Jura vineyard, perpetuates the family viticultural tradition by producing exceptional wines. Founded by Désiré Rolet, the estate was developed by his 4 children who expanded the vineyard and modernized the facilities. In 2018, two families passionate about wine and the Jura region took over the estate, marking a new stage in its history. 

The vineyard

The Domaine Rolet extends over 65 hectares, of which 55 hectares are in production, spread over the 4 geographical appellations of the Jura: Côtes du Jura (Le Vernois, Lavigny), Château-Chalon, l’Étoile and Arbois (Arbois, Montigny les Arsures). Benefiting from a mosaic of exposures ranging from southeast to northwest, the vineyard ensures optimal ripening of the grapes and gives these Jura wines a great aromatic richness. The clay-limestone soils, blue marls and limestone scree bring minerality and complexity to the wines. The semi-continental climate, with cold winters and hot, dry summers, promotes the ripening of the grapes and allows for balanced and elegant wines. The estate practices sustainable agriculture, respectful of the environment and biodiversity. 

The wine

Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 2022 is a red Arbois wine made from vineyards located in the communes of Montigny-lès-Arsures and Arbois. Planted at the bottom of the slope, these terroirs rest on soils composed of silts, clays and Lila marls.

Vinification and aging

Manual harvest and sorting. Complete destemming. Pre-fermentation maceration for 4 days and fermentation in natural yeasts without sulfur. Cuvaison for 12 days. Aging in tanks (100%).

Blend

Poulsard (100%).